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Growing Clematis

August 15, 2019

These two clematis are growing beside each other. The one is healthy and the other one is dying off. I'm just wondering if it is normal for the one to be dying off so early.

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There is some new growth on it, but it's looking terrible.

Clematis Dying Back - one of two clematis plants dying back
 
Clematis Dying Back
 

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August 15, 20190 found this helpful

Not sure where you are located, but you may have some kind of fungus that is causing that browning.

Too much rain (if you are experiencing that) can be one cause. Somethings there are just fungus among us (sorry...I had to go there). Fungus can look like white powder or green powder or even brown powder (at least all those I have experienced look that way. It is gross and I avoid touching it--so use gloves when you work with the sick plant).

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The best solution is to cut it all back and look for the source (usually near the roots).

Our Penn State home extension office always says to apply a fungicide to the source. I don't use them, and prefer to wipe the plant down with warm water and a few drops of dish soap. Over the years I have been able to save some plants, and I have lost some. I don't do chemicals whenever possible so I am OK with what I do and my outcomes. That is just me.

You could always call your local home extension office and see if there is something specific they recommend.

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August 15, 20190 found this helpful

I feel that you have some older vines and newer. You have some that bloomed much earlier and the older is dying back.Clean back the older ones and let nature take it's course!

 

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August 15, 20190 found this helpful

There may be insects or a disease on one. I would use both an insecticidal soap and a fungicide

 

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August 18, 20190 found this helpful

I do not have this particular plant but I have found that Neem Oil insecticidal soap will work for so many plant problems that I rarely have to use anything else.

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It is a wonderful organic product that will not harm any plant.
Just try not to use anything in hot sun. You should spray both plants.
Neem Oil can be purchased in most garden center or online.

I would definitely trim off the dead/dying parts of your plant.

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March 31, 2019

Where should I plant a clematis. Should it be facing east? On the ground where it faces east, there are a lot of snails. I put the plant with planter there and last night it was surrounded by snails.

I don't want to put out bait because we have cats and dogs in that area. What do you suggest?

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April 1, 20190 found this helpful

They like a sunny spot with well-drained soil. Use eggshells to discourage the snails.

 
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May 25, 2017

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December 7, 20170 found this helpful

The spring would be the best time to do this. After moving, water it well.

 

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December 7, 20170 found this helpful

Where I live (NY) we do all our planting in the fall

 
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March 20, 2012

I am looking for growing tips for clematis vines.

By Ed

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March 28, 20120 found this helpful

This will show you step by step how to grow them.
www.gardenguides.com/69085-grow-clematis.html

 
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February 23, 2012

Years ago I was told by my mother to give my clematis 1 cup of lime and 1 cup of garden fertilizer each year. She grew everything well, and now I have beautiful long growing clematis.

 
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February 15, 2012

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October 28, 2011

This is a page about pruning a clematis. The clematis is a superb floral addition to your yard. With it's bright large flowers and hearty vine like growth, this flower is as much fin to grow as it is to admire.

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October 8, 2011

View of plants and a garden shovel in Turkish garden area.Is it possible to grow clematis in a hot climate? We grew them very successfully in the UK so have some experience, but would appreciate any tips for growing them in Turkey. We live in a forest by a river, but although it's not as hot as some places it does still reach 50c at the height of summer.

By John H. from Turkey

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October 12, 20111 found this helpful

The only thing you have to remember is that their feet need to be shaded and water often and you will do fine. the top likes the sun and the roots like being shaded whether by another plant or with mulch. I mulch heavily and water often in hot weather and have no problem.

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During the 90 degree weather here in the summer it doesn't bloom as much or as big of blooms but still showey and I am happy with it. Hope this helps.

 
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